Q288
In mass selection, selection of plants is made on the basis of
A.
Phenotypes
AnswerB.
Genotypes
C.
Homozygosity
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In mass selection, the selection of plants is made based on Phenotypes.In mass selection, seeds are collected from desirable appearing individuals in a population, and the next generation is sown from the stock of mixed seeds.
This procedure sometimes referred to as phenotypic selection, is based on how each individual looks.